Android 17 rollout hits Pixel users with touch, connectivity, and widget bugs

The broad rollout of Android 17 to Pixel devices began in recent days, but users have already reported several problems after upgrading. According to a report by tgspot, one of the main issues affects touch screens: on some devices the screen stops responding, and in other cases scrolling is detected in the opposite direction from the actual gesture. The bug has been reported on Pixel 7, Pixel 8, Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 models.

Google said it is aware of the touch issue and suggested a temporary workaround, clearing the Pixel Launcher cache. Connectivity complaints have also surfaced. Users said 5G connections disappeared or became unstable after the update, and some reported lost eSIMs and problems reconnecting automatically to familiar Wi-Fi networks. Support forums recommended resetting network settings, which helped some users.

Another reported fault affects Wi-Fi data transfer, where devices show a normal Wi-Fi connection but apps cannot actually send or receive data. Some users found that enabling IPv6 on their home router helped bypass the issue, though Google has not said that this is a universal fix. A separate bug is affecting home-screen widgets. Google said the cause is tied to a work profile configured on the device, and in some cases the problem prevents widgets from being added or displayed correctly.

Google said a formal fix is being developed and should arrive in a future update, but it did not provide a timetable. While bugs after major Android updates are not unusual, the volume of complaints in the first days of the rollout has drawn criticism from some Pixel owners. Google says it is continuing to collect reports and will distribute more fixes in coming updates.